This function allows the user to output the current model data to an external file into NASTRAN format. The user may output either the complete model data or partial model data. For detailed descriptions of these options, users should refer to NASTRAN software documentation.
Figure 5.7.3 Nastran File Options
Detailed description:
1. DSI Prompts:
> ENTER CONTROLS OPTION
ANALYSIS TYPE
, Displays a submenu with NASTRAN analysis types:
Figure 5.7.4 Nastran analysis type
FORMAT OPTION
, Displays a submenu with file format options:
Figure 5.7.5 Nastran Format Option
SINGLE FIELD (fixed format columns of eight)
DOUBLE FIELD (double precision)
FREE FORMAT (separated with comma)
OUTPUT OPTION
, Displays a submenu with output options:
Figure 5.7.6 Nastran Output Option
PARAM CARDS
, Displays the parameter modify window (see figure below).
WRITE FILE
EXIT
Figure 5.7.7 Nastran Parameter Card Window
2. DSI prompts:
> ENTER FILE NAME OR "STOP" TO EXIT
• Enter a file name (up to 24 characters).
3. DSI prompts:
> OUTPUT ONLY ACTIVE PARTS. (Y/N)
? YES
NO
, YES will only output the elements displayed on the screen.
, NO will output all elements existing in the database.
4. DSI prompts:
> ENTER ANALYSIS TITLE
, Any alphanumeric input up to 72 characters may be entered as the title of the NASTRAN bulk data file.